Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington
Minor in possession statute of limitation
What is the statute of limitation for a case against a minor in possession of alcohol?
Asked on 4/14/04, 2:52 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Paul Ferris
Law Office of Paul T. Ferris
Re: Minor in possession statute of limitation
Under the state statute, MIP is a gross misdemeanor and may not be prosecuted more than 2 years after the violation.
Under some municipal codes, MIP is a misdemeanor and may not be prosecuted more than 1 year after the violation.
Look at the charging document, e.g. citation, to determine whether you are being charged under the state staute (RCW 66.44.270) or a municipal code.
Answered on 4/14/04, 3:39 pm
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